If Model X is unable to format the flash drive,
you must format it using a computer.
Remember to manually create the
TeslaCam
folder (if equipped).
You can also format the USB flash drive with
a computer to use a single flash drive for
Dashcam, Sentry Mode, Track Mode (if
equipped), and audio files. Create separate
partitions on the drive formatted as exFAT;
for example, one for Dashcam and Sentry
Mode (you must create the
TeslaCam
folder),
one for Track Mode (create the
TeslaTrackMode
folder), and an audio
partition.
Once the USB flash drive is formatted and
contains the necessary folder(s), insert it into
a front (or glovebox, if equipped) USB port.
Do not use a rear USB port— these are used
only to charge USB devices. Once inserted, it
can take up to 15 seconds for Model X to
recognize the flash drive. When recognized,
icons for Dashcam and Sentry Mode are
available when you touch
Controls
and your
vehicle is ready to record videos. You may
need to first enable Sentry Mode (if
equipped) by touching
Controls
>
Sentry
.
Viewing Video Recordings
You can view recorded footage on the
touchscreen when Model X is in Park. Touch
the Dashcam icon located in the app launcher
or the Dashcam icon on the
Controls
screen.
Touch the menu icon in the top corner of the
screen. The tabs display a list of all video
clips, organized by location and timestamp.
Pause, rewind, fast forward, and delete video
recordings as needed. You can also navigate
to
Controls
>
Safety
>
Delete Dashcam Clips
to delete all dashcam and Sentry Mode
footage, including recent and saved clips.
NOTE:
Dashcam recording pauses when you
launch the Viewer.
You can also view video footage by removing
and inserting the USB flash drive into a
computer and navigating to the TeslaCam (if
equipped) folder.
The TeslaCam folder contains three sub-
folders:
• Recent Clips: When recording, Dashcam
continuously saves footage to Recent
Clips in 60-minute cycles. Footage is
overwritten every hour unless you
manually save it. Four videos are recorded
for each clip, one from each camera
(front, rear, left, and right).
• Saved Clips: Contains all recordings that
are saved using Dashcam.
• Sentry Clips: Contains the last 10 minutes
of footage from all Sentry Mode events
that triggered an Alert or Alarm state. If
storage space on the USB flash drive
becomes limited, the oldest Sentry Clips
are deleted to provide space for new
ones. Once deleted, you cannot retrieve
them.
When the USB flash drive runs out of storage
space, video footage can no longer be saved.
To prevent the flash drive from getting full,
regularly move saved videos to another
device and delete them from the flash drive.
Wireless Phone Chargers
Wireless phone chargers are integrated into
both the front and rear consoles, each
providing up to 15W of power to charge Qi-
enabled phones. Simply place your phone on
the charger. Your device may feel warm while
charging, but this is a normal effect of
inductive charging.
When placed on the wireless charger, your
phone charges whenever the vehicle is
powered on (the touchscreen is on and you
are in the vehicle). Your phone does not
charge when you leave the vehicle unless a
feature, such as Sentry mode is enabled.
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